Don’t know where else to put this, thought this thread seems appropriate as I think it’ll have some impact with commuter rail in Raleigh. Got this email from the Town of Apex people. If anyone who’s active or lurking on the boards wants to participate I’ve shared the details too:
The Town of Apex is a partner in a regional study, led by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Integrated Mobility Division, to prepare communities along the “S-Line” for the possibility of future passenger rail service. The S-Line includes the railroad corridor that extends from Richmond to Charlotte, through Apex. While there is currently no funding to begin new passenger rail service along this corridor, the Town’s Transit Plan Map and the region’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan anticipate future passenger rail stations in the downtown area and the area between US 1, NC 540, and NC 55 known as “Veridea”. This study will help Apex prepare for the future by evaluating opportunities for transit-oriented development (TOD) that are sensitive to community context, preserve existing assets, and build on the recent Downtown Plan. Sanford, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Franklinton, Henderson and Norlina are also participating in the study.
Input Opportunity
As the Study’s year-long community engagement begins, NCDOT is seeking initial community input to inform the S-Line TOD Study. Please share your thoughts by:
- Stopping by the NCDOT “pop-up” booth at the Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, December 4th between 8:00 am - 10:00 am. The booth will be outside in front of the Fire Station at 210 N Salem Street, so you do not need tickets for the breakfast to participate (but we highly recommend supporting the Apex community and enjoying a terrific breakfast!). The pop-up will include information about the study and opportunities to share your thoughts about Apex.
- Completing the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6LPKRDJ. The information and questions on the survey reflect what will be shared at the pop-ups. The survey will remain open through early 2022.
Additional information about the S-Line and TOD are also available at the survey link. Future opportunities for engagement will be shared with subscribers to this email list